SEA SCALLOPS WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND SNOW PEAS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 1/4 pounds sea scallops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons shallots or scallions, chopped fine
3 tablespoons Ricard or any other anise-flavored liqueur
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons fresh coriander or fresh basil, chopped coarse

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red pepper pieces and the snow peas. Cook, stirring and tossing, about 4 minutes. Season with pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  • When the red peppers and snow peas are nearly cooked, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Over high heat add the scallops, shallots, liqueur, lemon juice, coriander, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Cook until the scallops are heated through. Do not overcook. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 285, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AsempaWeb
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I love the way the scallops and vegetables are cooked together in this dish. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table.


Noor Jutt
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This dish is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Asher Idk
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I've never cooked scallops before, but this recipe made it easy. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


BANGLADESH TOP 1
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I made this dish for my in-laws and they were very impressed. They said it was the best seafood dish they'd ever had.


Bilal Azmat
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I'm allergic to shellfish, but my husband loves this dish. He says it's the best scallop recipe he's ever had.


Pakistanis Kpk
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These scallops are so good, I could eat them every day.


vicky duncan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scallops turned out rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Natalie Sullivan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Ibrahim badshah Mr mehar
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these scallops. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


mohammad omar faisal
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The scallops were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Smart technology Phones
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the scallops and asked for the recipe.


Waqas Malhi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the scallops turned out perfectly. I served them over rice and they were delicious.


Rukije Bushi
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These sea scallops were a hit with my family! The combination of sweet peppers and snow peas was a perfect complement to the delicate flavor of the scallops. I will definitely be making this dish again.